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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding burglary, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Millions of pounds worth of gold and jewellery has been stolen from communities across London in the past years. The Asian community is particularly vulnerable to criminals looking for quick cash through the buoyant gold market.
How to keep your jewellery safe:
•You have many options on how to keep your gold safe. You can use a security deposit box to store your gold with a company that is registered with the National Pawnbrokers Association. This prevents you from being targeted within your own home while the company takes care of your gold.
•Should you choose to keep gold items in your home, don’t leave it on display. Thieves are known to target bedrooms and lofts.Invest in a wall or floor mounted security rated safe to keep your valuables in. The security rating of the safe should equal the value of the items stored within.
•Regardless of where you keep your gold, you should mark high value items using a traceable liquid which is suitable for jewellery.
•Visit www.securebydesign.com for more information on traceable liquids and security rated safes.
•You should also photograph your jewellery on white paper, write a detailed description of the item and get a valuation from your insurance company which gives police a higher chance of tracing these items back to you in case it is stolen.
•Installing a burglar alarm is essential. A monitored alarm goes directly to a company who will request police. This alarm can also be connected to a panic button should a burglar enter while you are at home.
•You can install a video doorbell or even CCTV around your home.This assists in identifying criminals. You must follow CCTV regulations - visit www.ico.org.uk for information on domestic CCTV systems and www.gov.uk
•To install an alarm or CCTV, use one of two professional bodies:the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) or the Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB). Both accredit companies to fit products to the British standard.
•Remember basic physical security is key so review your current home security arrangements to ensure they are adequate. For more information visit www.met.police.uk/crimeprevention or contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team by visitingwww.met.police.uk
•Consider joining your local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Visitwww.neighbourhoodwatch.net
 While we will continue to pursue burglars in the area, there are steps you can do to help keep your property safe. Make sure that you: Double lock your door every time you leave the house If you can, move garden furniture or bins away from windows so that thieves cannot use them to gain access. Use laminated glass or security film on ground floor and accessible windows. Use a sash stop if you have sash windows to prevent people opening them enough to climb through. If your windows open outwards, use a key operated lock – check these are locked before leaving the house. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. Keep handbags and keys away from letterboxes or cat flaps. In the evening shut the curtains and leave lights on. Set your burglar alarm Lock your shed or garage Mark, register or record your valuables.
Please go to our website to find the latest advice and guidance on keeping yourself safe. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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